The National Assembly, which resumed its session on Friday with Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi in the chair, offered Fateha for the departed soul of legendary cricketer Hanif Muhammad who died on Thursday.
Law Minister Zahid Hamid informed the house that free legal aid to the poor is being provided under the Justice Development Fund and through Pakistan Bar Council at the district level.
Answering a question, Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi told the house that due to efforts of the government, petrol is being provided at a cheaper rate in the country.
Regarding import of E-10 (ethanol 10), the minister said Pakistan State Oil discontinued marketing of the commodity due to non-availability of fuel grade ethanol. However, he said, there is no hurdle if anyone wants to import this commodity.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shaikh Aftab Ahmad told the house that National Highway Authority has taken up the feasibility study and detailed design of four-lane expressway from Lower Topa to Kohala via Chijana and Sri Bandi.
This proposed expressway will be the extension of the Islamabad-Murree dual carriageway. He said after approval of PC-I, the project will be completed within three years.
The question hour was continuing when the proceedings of the house were suspended due to a lack of quorum, pointed out by Mussarat Ahmadzeb of PTI. Later, the house was adjourned due to a lack of quorum to meet again on Monday at 5pm.
